In a significant development for Orlando Pirates, one of their key stars has committed his future to the club,
reaffirming his dedication and loyalty amidst ongoing speculation and interest from other quarters. The decision
underscores the player’s belief in the club’s vision and his desire to contribute to its continued success both
domestically and continentally.
Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that Miguel Timm has signed a new deal. The 32-year-old midfielder’s
current contract was due to expire at the end of the month, but he has now put pen to paper to extend his stay at the
club, keeping him on board the Bucs ship for the 2024/25 campaign, including an option for an additional season.
Since his arrival in 2022, Timm has established himself as a key cog of the Pirates team and he has gone on to
register 63 matches – winning four cups. Everyone at Orlando Pirates is delighted with the news and we wish Timm
the very best for the coming season.
The Buccaneers now have Makhehlene Makhaula and Timm tied down to new terms, while talented pivot Thalente
Mbatha is also likely to sign a permanent deal after impressing on loan from SuperSport. Attacking midfielder Thuso
Maleleki is rumoured to be on the club’s wish list too, the 24-year-old has starred for Orbit College, and will travel
with Jose Riveiro’s men to Spain. Performance analyst Devon O’Brien will also be part of the group after arriving
from Stellenbosch.
On the same day as Timm’s contract extension, Pirates have also signed a new winger. The Sea Robbers have
officially sealed a deal for Petro Luanda’s Gilberto (Deivi Miguel Vieira) after he passed his medical. The 23-year-old
Petro Luandastar operates predominantly on the right wing and has seven caps for Angola to go with his two
international goals. He bagged two assists from nine appearances in last season’s CAF Champions League and
Pirates are understandably keen to add a player with experience in that continental competition. They’ll square off
against Africa’s finest in 2024-2025. He’ll join up with the squad for their European tour of Germany and Spain in
July.
